Tiling Over Formica Countertops

How to install tiles over formica step 1.

Tiling over formica countertops.

As long as your existing backsplash is in good condition it s a good candidate for this. Tile mastic doesn t stick well to formica and other laminates and the manufacturers won t warranty it if you try. While not a perfect solution to all of your countertop woes tiling over laminate just might be the fast inexpensive solution you need to carry your kitchen through for a few more years or to aid in a house sale. Sand the formica using an orbital sander and coarse grained sandpaper.

I actually have and then one key thing is that you really want to scuff up the formica before you go ahead and put the tile mastic or the tile adhesive onto the formica because you need to sort of grit it up and scratch it up so that it has some area for the adhesive to really stick to it and grip into it rather than just sort of sitting on top where it could kind of crack away. If the laminate and substrate are in good condition you can tile directly on top of the laminate. How to put tile over a formica backsplash 1. Clear the formica tile surface clear the surface where the old formica tile is in order to make way for the new.

Here s how to tile over formica backsplash. Wash down the formica backsplash with a grease removing cleanser and a scrub brush. Rough up the backsplash until the plastic is.